Which Lexus LS years have AWD or 4WD?
The Lexus LS offers AWD or 4WD in 16 of the 16 model years we have trim data for (2010–2026). It first appears in 2010, standard on the 600h L and optional on the 460 and 460 L. Every trim has it standard from 2026 on.
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Standard | Standard on every trim (500 Heritage Edition). |
| 2025 | Some trims | Standard on the 500h. Optional on the 500 and 500 F SPORT (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2024 | Some trims | Standard on the 500h. Optional on the 500 and 500 F SPORT (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2023 | Some trims | Standard on the 500h. Optional on the 500 and 500 F SPORT (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2022 | Some trims | Standard on the 500h. Optional on the 500 and 500 F SPORT (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2021 | Optional | Optional on the 500, 500 F SPORT and 500h (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2020 | Optional | Optional on the 500, 500 F SPORT and 500h (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2019 | Optional | Optional on the 500, 500 F SPORT and 500h (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2018 | Optional | Optional on the 500, 500 F SPORT and 500h (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2017 | Optional | Optional on the 460, 460 F SPORT and 460 L (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2016 | Some trims | Standard on the 600h L. Optional on the 460 and 460 F SPORT (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2015 | Some trims | Standard on the 600h L. Optional on the 460 and 460 F SPORT (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2014 | Some trims | Standard on the 600h. Optional on the 460 and 460 F SPORT (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2013 | Some trims | Standard on the 600h L. Optional on the 460, 460 F SPORT and 460 L (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2011 | Some trims | Standard on the 600h L. Optional on the 460 and 460 L (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the 460 Sport. |
| 2010 | Some trims | Standard on the 600h L. Optional on the 460 and 460 L (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the 460 Sport. |
"Optional" means a package, option or drivetrain (FWD or AWD) adds it, so check the window sticker of the car you're buying. Trim data from OpenSpec, the manufacturer's equipment guides and NHTSA's vehicle database; years without trim data aren't listed.
More about the Lexus LS
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof